| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $230.90 | 5.404% | $243.3778 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.31 | 8.204% | $235.1381 | $235.14 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.99 | 9.108% | $87.2755 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.44 | 9.282% | $46.3793 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.83 | 12.304% | $27.8851 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.70 | 12.736% | $24.4637 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.29 | 6.689% | $261.6974 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.46 | $926.2169 | $926.23 | $926.30 | $926.30 | |